Start with the pathway, not the paperwork
Every document requirement flows from which visa/residence pathway you're on — the Digital Nomad Visa, short-term tourist e-İkamet, a work permit, real-estate-based residence, or family residence each need a different stack of documents and have different lead times.
Our full visa guide breaks down all five pathways side by side with requirements, stay length, and work rights, plus the complete document checklist for the e-İkamet application. The visa-residence cluster goes deeper on the short-term residence permit process specifically, including document translation/legalization and what to do if your application needs a follow-up.
Want your exact route mapped out for you?
The Istanbul Route Check is a 45-minute call plus a written checklist for your specific nationality and situation.
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